1965 Mazda Familia vs. 1984 Volkswagen Jetta
To start off, 1984 Volkswagen Jetta is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Mazda Familia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Mazda Familia would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Volkswagen Jetta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Mazda Familia (57 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1984 Volkswagen Jetta. (53 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Mazda Familia should accelerate faster than 1984 Volkswagen Jetta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Volkswagen Jetta weights approximately 148 kg more than 1965 Mazda Familia.
Let's talk about torque, 1984 Volkswagen Jetta (102 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Mazda Familia. (81 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1984 Volkswagen Jetta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Mazda Familia | 1984 Volkswagen Jetta | |
| Make | Mazda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Familia | Jetta |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 985 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 792 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2480 mm |
